WASHINGTON CAPITALS NEWS

Presidents' Trophy-winning Rangers open playoffs against a familiar foe in surging Capitals

The New York Rangers were the first team to clinch a playoff spot and finished with the NHL’s best record to earn the Presidents’ Trophy

APRIL 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nick Jensen - Skating before practice Saturday Jensen (upper body) skated in a non-contact jersey before practice Saturday, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Impact Jensen was stretchered off the ice a week ago against Tampa Bay and missed the last two games of the regular season. Jensen will have to get better in a hurry if he hopes to play in Game 1 versus the Rangers on Sunday. Jensen had 14 points, 62 hits and 123 blocked shots in 78 games during the regular season. Should Jensen be unable to play, expect to see Vincent Iorio remain in the lineup.

APRIL 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rasmus Sandin - Practicing in non-contact jersey Sandin (upper body) is at morning practice Saturday, in a non-contact jersey, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Impact The Capitals play Game 1 versus the Rangers on Sunday and it's starting to look like Sandin won't be ready to return. Sandin missed the last five games of the regular season with the injury, finishing the season with three goals and 20 assists in 68 appearances. Should Sandin be unavailable Sunday, look for Dylan McIlrath to dress as the Capitals' sixth defenseman.

APRIL 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Five things to watch as the Caps meet the Rangers in the Stanley Cup playoffs Here’s what to know — and what to keep an eye on — as Rangers-Capitals gets underway in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

APRIL 20, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Ryan vs. Charlie Lindgren is a source of pride, stress for family Ryan and Charlie Lindgren will face each other in a rare playoff meeting between skater and goalie brothers.

APRIL 20, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

New York hosts Washington to open the NHL Playoffs

The New York Rangers host the Washington Capitals to start the Eastern Conference first round

APRIL 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Late-blooming, mustached goalie Charlie Lindgren carries the Washington Capitals into the playoffs

Alex Ovechkin scored a lot of goals down the stretch for the Washington Capitals

APRIL 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to buy New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals tickets for Stanley Cup Playoffs The New York Rangers face the Washington Capitals in the first round of the NHL playoffs at Madison Square Garden in New York, on Sunday, Ap...

APRIL 19, 2024 • NJ.COM

2024 New York Rangers Stanley Cup odds, vs. Capitals Game 1 odds, series prop bet picks This is your home for all things New York Rangers odds in 2024, as they're going for the Stanley Cup after winning the President's Trophy fo...

APRIL 19, 2024 • NJ.COM

The Capitals in the playoffs makes no sense, but it sure is fun Washington’s minus-37 goal differential is an NHL joke. Their fans are laughing, too.

APRIL 19, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Mitchell Gibson - Ascends to top level Gibson was recalled from ECHL South Carolina on Friday.

Impact Gibson was called up as a third goaltender for the playoffs. He played a pair of games with AHL Hershey, going 2-0-0 with a 1.92 GAA and a .915 save percentage. Gibson spent most of the season in the ECHL, where he was 22-14-6.

APRIL 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

The Caps, now used to 'high-stakes hockey,' feel ready for playoff pressure The Capitals, who have spent weeks living on the edge, face the New York Rangers in Game 1 on Sunday.

APRIL 19, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

How bad did Dylan Strome want to make the NHL playoffs? Ask his brothers

Dylan Strome's only playoff experience in the NHL until now was in the 2020 pandemic bubble

APRIL 18, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alex Ovechkin Is Back in the Playoffs, But it Won't Last Long The Rangers and Capitals split the season series and scored the same number of goals, but New York is better than Washington in every aspect...

APRIL 18, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nick Jensen - Could play Sunday Jensen (undisclosed) was at morning skate Thursday, per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.

Impact Jensen sat out the last two games of the season after he was stretchered off the ice Saturday versus Tampa Bay. He had a goal, 13 assists 123 blocked shots and 62 hits in 78 appearances this season. Look for Jensen to be a game-time decision Sunday in Game 1 versus the Rangers.

APRIL 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rasmus Sandin - Returns to practice Thursday Sandin (upper body) practiced Friday, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Sandin could be back in the lineup in time for Game 1 versus the Rangers on Sunday, but his status is still up in the air. Sandin ended the season with three goals and 23 points in 68 games, missing the last five contests with the injury. Consider him day-to-day at this time. Look for Dylan McIlrath to exit the lineup, if Sandin plays Sunday.

APRIL 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Artemi Panarin has career year with MVP-caliber numbers for Presidents' Trophy-winning Rangers

Artemi Panarin was an established offensive player before he signed with the New York Rangers in 2019

APRIL 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alex Ovechkin - Scores in finale Ovechkin scored a goal on his only shot in Tuesday's 2-1 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Ovechkin opened the scoring late in the first period, deflecting a Dylan McIlrath shot past Samuel Ersson to put Washington ahead 1-0. It's the 31st goal of the year for Ovechkin, who scored five times in his final eight games of the regular season. The 38-year-old winger will conclude his 19th NHL campaign with 65 points (31 goals, 34 assists) across 79 games.

APRIL 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Capitals make playoffs, thank Flyers for odd open-net winner Star forward Alex Ovechkin thanked the Philadelphia Flyers after they pulled their goalie, clearing the path for an odd, empty-net, game-win...

APRIL 17, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Capitals make playoffs, thank Flyers for odd open-net winner Star forward Alex Ovechkin thanked the Philadelphia Flyers after they pulled their goalie, clearing the path for an odd, empty-net, game-win...

APRIL 17, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Perspective | For the Caps, an 'unreal,' 'unbelievable' triumph keeps a surreal season going For a very different version of the Washington Capitals, this remarkable season is already a success. Now, the real fun begins.

APRIL 17, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

NHL roundup: Capitals clip Flyers to land playoff berth T.J.Oshie scored the winning goal into an empty net with three minutes remaining as the visiting Washington Capitals clinched a playoff spot...

APRIL 17, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Flyers lose to Capitals, 2-1, are officially eliminated from playoff contention PHILADELPHIA - As Boyz II Men sang, “We’ve come to the end of the road.” The Flyers did everything they could in a 2-1 loss against the Wash...

APRIL 17, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Oshie scores game-winner as Capitals beat Flyers, earn playoff spot The surreal scene played out after the Flyers and Capitals slogged out much of the third period 5 on 5 — and perhaps a minute after Detroit...

APRIL 17, 2024 • PENNLIVE.COM

Capitals get empty-net winner to beat Flyers, seal playoff bid T.J.Oshie scored the winning goal into an empty net with three minutes remaining as the visiting Washington Capitals clinched a playoff spot...

APRIL 17, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM